When I initially signed up as a coach for Million Dollar Body, I thought it would be a great way to make a little extra money, while doing something I am passionate about – health and fitness. Well, I am making some extra money as a coach, but more importantly I am getting to know several members whose personal transformation stories are nothing short of inspirational. Out of respect for my members privacy, I will not mention any names, but I would like to share some of their stories. I am coaching a young lady who has battled rheumatoid arthritis since the age of 7. She never complains and never gives up! She has set her mind on the goal of getting fit and healthy for herself and her family, and she is doing it. She has obstacles that some of us will never experience – daily meds with unpleasant side-effects, fatigue, etc. but she has set her sites on a goal and I am priveleged to help her reach that goal. I have another member who is an ‘older’ gentleman – in his 60’s. He let me know he had poor eating habits but wants to better himself as well. He is currently doing the P90X series and is loving it. He travels quite a bit and has difficulty sticking to a schedule but he is doing it! I have several other ladies that need help with there diet and eating habits. What stands out among all my members is the great attitude and incredible drive that each of them have to succeed! They all have road blocks and habits that make these changes difficult for them but none of them are willing to give up their ultimate goal of fitness and good health.
We live in a society of instant gratification and the desire for immediate results. And there is no shortage of promises for quick fixes – diet pills, cellulite reduction, the grapefruit diet – the list goes on and on. Unfortunately, these approaches result in exactly what there name represents – quick fixes and short lived results. Good health and fitness is based on a lifestyle change. Whether you are 100 lbs overweight or 10 lbs overweight, the same principals apply. Slowly change your diet to exclude sugars, white flour, hydrogenated oils and other ‘unhealthy’ foods, and introduce more heart healthy foods: fresh fruit, vegetables, whole wheat flour, olive oil, fish, etc. The same goes for exercise – someone who has led a sedentary life can’t expect to push play on the P90X DVD’s and have success. There are many things you can do though – add a daily walk to your regimen. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, park further away from the building you work in. It doesn’t take much to start seeing a change and to begin to feel better! My members are all succeeding – one day at a time, and you can too! If you have any interest in learning more about the opportunities at Million Dollar Body, visit my website at www.milliondollarbody.com/love2run and click on ‘Join the Club’ or ‘Be a Coach’. You too can be a positive role model in someone elses life. It is a great way to join forces against a society full of quick fix approaches and a growing population of overweight people.
